Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Tourism - Public Agencies

**Lesson Plan** ***Topic: Understanding Public Agencies in Tourism*** ***Grade: Senior Secondary 2 (11th Grade)*** ***Duration: 60 minutes*** **Objective:** Students will: 1. Understand the role of public agencies in the tourism industry. 2. Identify key public agencies involved in tourism. 3. Analyze the impact of public agencies on tourism development and management. ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer for a presentation - Handouts on key public agencies in tourism - Internet access for research assignments - Notebooks and pens ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance (2 minutes):** Start the class with a warm greeting and take attendance. 2. **Hook (3 minutes):** Begin with a question, "What comes to mind when you think of public agencies in the tourism industry?" Encourage students to share their thoughts. 3. **Objectives Overview (2 minutes):** Briefly inform the students about the objectives of the lesson. 4. **Define Public Agencies (3 minutes):** Define what public agencies are and explain their general roles in serving the public interest, with a focus on the tourism sector. #### Direct Instruction (20 minutes) 1. **Presentation on Public Agencies in Tourism (10 minutes):** - Use the projector to show a PowerPoint presentation covering: - Definition and role of public agencies in tourism. - Examples of key public agencies such as the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), National Tourist Boards, and local tourism authorities. - How these agencies influence tourism policies, marketing, development, and sustainability. 2. **Handout Distribution (2 minutes):** - Distribute handouts that summarize the key points from the presentation. #### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Group Activity (15 minutes):** - Divide the class into small groups and assign each group one public agency to research. - Each group should prepare a brief summary of their assigned agency, focusing on: - The agency's main functions and responsibilities. - The impact it has on tourism. - Recent initiatives or projects by the agency. - Groups will present their findings in the next class. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Case Study Analysis (10 minutes):** - Provide students with a short case study involving a public agency's intervention in a tourism-related issue (e.g., a government implementing sustainable tourism practices in a popular destination). - Ask students to read the case study and answer the following questions: - What role did the public agency play in this situation? - What were the outcomes of the agency’s intervention? - How could the situation have been handled differently? #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Review and Clarification (3 minutes):** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Address any questions or concerns from students about public agencies in tourism. 2. **Inform Upcoming Activities and Assignments (2 minutes):** - Remind students about the group presentations scheduled for the next class. - Assign a short essay where students will choose another public agency related to tourism and write about its role and impact. #### Assessment: - Group presentations on assigned public agencies. - Answers to the case study questions. - Short essay on another public agency. #### Homework: - Complete and prepare for the group presentation if not finished in class. - Write a 300-word essay on a selected public agency related to tourism, covering its role and impact. --- This complete lesson plan is designed to be engaging and informative, encouraging students to understand the significant role of public agencies in the tourism industry.